Final Score: Mets 4 Braves 3 — The Least You Should Know: — David Wright his two solo home runs, Andrew Brown hit another, and Josh Satin had a pinch-hit RBI double, as the Mets completed taking three of five games from the Braves to win their first series in Atlanta since 2011.

(USATSI) — NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez's recent progress is said by people around the Yankees to have been dramatic, with one person calling it “fantastic” and another even speculating A-Rod could possibly begin to play rehab games just after the All-Star break.

Ian Kinsler helps Rangers repel A's, close AL West gap — ARLINGTON, Texas — When the ball caromed away from Texas Rangers center fielder Craig Gentry, he quickly recovered to get it and throw to shortstop Elvis Andrus. The game was over after a perfect relay to the plate.

Jon Niese leaves game with ‘left shoulder discomfort’ — Jon Niese left Thursday night's game in the fourth inning with what the team described as discomfort in his left shoulder. — 10:40 pm: Terry Collins told reporters after the game that Niese will go for an MRI in New York on Friday.

Soria begins rehab assignment in Double-A — ARLINGTON — Joakim Soria will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday. Soria is scheduled to pitch an inning in the first of multiple appearances with the team. — Soria threw two live batting-practice sessions during …

Benoit Leyland's first option in closer situation — DETROIT — Before Jose Valverde rejoined the Tigers at the end of April, manager Jim Leyland had a bullpen by committee, but had Joaquin Benoit as his preferred option. — “On a lot of the days, if it's doable, I think [Joaquin] …

Living Up to Expectations — Oswaldo Arcia homered for the Twins this afternoon, scoring the first run of the game in the second inning as the White Sox trail 3-1 in the fourth. The 22-year-old rookie is off to a nice start, with 33 hits, fifteen of them going for extra bases.

Crowe to disabled list after collision with wall — HOUSTON — The Astros placed right-fielder Trevor Crowe on the 15-day disabled list after he sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder during the sixth inning of Thursday's 7-4 win over the Brewers. — Crowe smashed the shoulder …

San Jose suit appears to be strong — Major League Baseball should be taking the city's antitrust lawsuit very seriously — San Jose's lawsuit against Major League Baseball could easily become commissioner Bud Selig's worst nightmare. — Unless the Lords of Baseball voluntarily pave …

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